Using Freud's personality theory, what action by a patient ...

[rosent76]

Using Freud's personality theory, what action by a patient indicates a strong ego?
 
  a. Laughs at himself for being foolish
  b. Continually boasts of his accomplishments
  c. Apologizes continually
  d. Insists that the TV channel stay tuned to CNN

Question 2

The mother of a child with acute laryngotracheobronc hitis (LTB) asks why her child must be kept NPO. Which responses would be the most correct?
 
  a. The epinephrine given causes nausea and vomiting
  b. The child is being hydrated with IV fluids
  c. The child is not hungry
  d. The child's rapid respirations pose a risk for aspiration

[frogdreck123456]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Ego is the reality tester. Laughing at oneself shows that the patient can compare his own foolish behavior to the norm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Rapid respirations predispose to aspiration. The child is kept hydrated with IV fluids, but this is not the reason that the child must be kept NPO.

[rosent76]

Thank you!

[frogdreck123456]

Always glad to help...